Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in South Carolina
Foundation funding in South Carolina across 5 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
K-12 schools — 119 funders, median grant $5,000
Museums and historical organizations — 106 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 102 funders, median grant $9,375
Community development organizations — 96 funders, median grant $17,250
Animal shelters and rescues — 67 funders, median grant $4,500
Funders active across several causes
Central Carolina Community Foundation — among the top funders for 4 of these 5 causes: K-12 schools; museums and historical organizations; youth development programs; community development organizations.
Coastal Community Foundation — among the top funders for 3 of these 5 causes: K-12 schools; museums and historical organizations; community development organizations.
South Carolina Christian Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 5 causes: K-12 schools; youth development programs.
Prisma Health — among the top funders for 2 of these 5 causes: museums and historical organizations; community development organizations.
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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
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